What is Watchover Wednesday? Have a look HERE, basically it is a new trend by mainly young girls posting YouTube videos and asking, “Am I pretty?”.
Am I concerned about it? Yes, definitely! Is it anything new? No, it isn’t! Of course all young girls want to be pretty, and want everyone else to think they are pretty. Technology and the internet in particular simply allows for a far easier and greater reach.
There are two ways of looking at this:
First of all, this is going to start panic-mania again –
No more computer in the bedroom
No more mobile phone
No more television in the bedroom
Total monitoring of all online activity, SWAT team optional.
Secondly, there is the common sense way –
This is nothing new; the internet simply allows for a much larger audience , albeit one where there are risks which should never be overlooked.
The advice I always give is no different. Parents, you need to talk to your children. Here are the 6 most important tips for parents (in my opinion):
1. Most important of all – engage, learn, enjoy, use common sense. If in doubt, shout!